Istanbul

Timezone
Eastern European Time (EET)
Currency
Turkish Lira
Language
Turkish

One foot in Asia, the other in Europe – you could try it, because Istanbul is the only city in the world that lies on 2 continents. Vibrant hustle and bustle, lively markets, the labyrinthine corridors of the Grand Bazaar – immerse yourself in an irresistible mix of modern culture and 1,001 nights. Haggle over leather goods and jewellery, enjoy the scent of countless spices, sample exotic delicacies. During a visit to the Hagia Sophia, the “Church of Divine Wisdom”, you will walk in the footsteps of Byzantine and Ottoman history. Step inside the Blue Mosque and overlook the city at the Topkapi Palace. Discover Istanbul in the comfort of a bus, get sporty and go by bike or take a leisurely stroll. Or treat yourself to an evening boat trip through the strait between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Brightly lit villas and palaces and then the imposing Bosphorus Bridge, 64 metres high and over a kilometre long – simply breathtaking!

Shore excursions

To give you a foretaste of our varied excursion programme, several examples of shore excursions are provided below.